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High-Risk Building: UK Government stand on High-Risk Building Definition

Much-needed clarity on what constitutes a High-Rise Building under the Building Safety Act 2022 has been provided. We now know what buildings are included in High-Risk buildings and which are not. The clarity came when the UK government released its official response...

Read    31/07/2023

Industry Updates: Census Data unveils growth in UK Holiday Homes

The latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics reveal that there has been an increase in the number of holiday homes. This inference has been made based on the results of the 2021 Census. Among the regions in England and Wales, the South West had t...

Read    31/07/2023

Environmental Social Governance (ESG): Why hotels must not limit their green upgrades to EPC ratings?

ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) is a subject around which the debate never ends in the UK property sector. Last year, the Government introduced new regulations stating that all commercial rented buildings should have a minimum energy efficiency rating of ...

Read    31/07/2023

Fire Door Inspections: How to measure a building height

UK fire door legislation now mandates inspections of apartment front doors. To determine if this applies to your building, you must know how to measure its height. The Building Safety Act passed on June 28, 2022, aims to improve the quality and safety of UK buildings...

Read    28/07/2023

Fire Door Inspections (FDI): What to do if your Fire Door fails an FDI?

The Fire Safety Act 2023 introduced a new requirement to conduct annual inspections of apartment front doors that adjoin communal areas, where a building is more than 11 metres tall. These apartment fire door inspections are crucial to verify that fire doors meet saf...

Read    28/07/2023

UK Government News: Government Issues Developers A Strong DRC Ultimatum

Leading UK developers were issued a strong ultimatum last month to sign the Developer Remediation Contract (DRC), which applies in England, or face severe consequences. New details have emerged about this mandate, including the government’s release of guidance outlin...

Read    27/07/2023

Industry Updates: Jeremy Hunt's New Mortgage Charter

Concerns are growing in the UK mortgage market, which is currently experiencing turmoil, and there are genuine fears that this could lead to a collapse in the housing market.

Read    26/07/2023

Fire Door Inspections (FDI): Fire Door Defects

The Building Safety Act 2022 allows apartment owners to hold building developers accountable, even for developments as far back as 1992. It also makes it illegal to use service charges to fix fire safety issues that should be the developer's responsibility. So in thi...

Read    26/07/2023

Landlord Legislation: Rents Coalition and MP's Discuss The Renters Reform Bill

The Renters Reform Bill was the topic of discussion among members of Parliament (MPs) during a session held by the Levelling Up Select Committee on July 10, 2023. This all-party group of MPs is responsible for scrutinising government legislation, and they have dedica...

Read    26/07/2023

Fire Door Inspections (FDI): Additional Safety Measures For High-Rise Flats

According to recent research conducted by a leading lettings agency, the average service charges for flats in England and Wales have witnessed a substantial increase of 51.7 percent since 2018. The cost surge primarily stems from implementing additional fire safety m...

Read    26/07/2023

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